abaya

[ uh-bey-yuh ]

/ əˈbeɪ yə /

noun

aba.

Nearby words

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Examples from the Web for abaya

The other change was in the symbolism of the abaya—its significance was no longer of a religious and social nature only.
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It inflicted a horrible wound, but he nevertheless ran away so fast that Abaya was unable to catch him and finish the job.
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Abaya was one of a few men in Apayao who dared to descend to the lowlands.
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On asking the meaning of this occurrence, I was told that they were friends of Abaya and wished to talk with me.
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Abaya, nothing loth, hastened to execute the order, hunting up the Negrito and aiming a terrific blow at him.
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British Dictionary definitions for abaya

abaya

/ (əˈbaɪə) /

noun

a long black long-sleeved robe worn by Muslim women in Arabic-speaking countries, often with a headscarf or veil

Word Origin for abaya

Arabic

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